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Don Don Izakaya

IzakayaIzakayaDowntownJapanese-owned

Long-running downtown izakaya on Dundas West — a broad menu of grilled and fried Japanese pub classics.

Price
¥¥
Area
Downtown (Dundas W)
Since
2012
Chef
Japanese chef-owner
Owner
Japanese proprietor
Don Don Izakaya — authentic izakaya restaurant in Toronto, Downtown (Dundas W)
Plate № 26
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About
Don Don Izakaya has been pouring sake and grilling skewers on Dundas Street West since 2012. The Japanese-owned kitchen covers the full izakaya repertoire: yakitori, agedashi tofu, sashimi, karaage, and late-night donburi. A reliable downtown go-to.
Neighborhood & visiting

Don Don Izakaya sits in Downtown (Dundas W), one of Toronto's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Japanese-owned, open since 2012
  • Full traditional izakaya menu
  • Late-night service downtown
Links
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Frequently asked

About Don Don Izakaya

Is Don Don Izakaya an authentic izakaya restaurant in Toronto?
Yes — Don Don Izakaya is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in Toronto: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
Where is Don Don Izakaya located?
Don Don Izakaya is located at 130 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M5G 1C3, Toronto, Canada in the Downtown (Dundas W) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Don Don Izakaya?
Don Don Izakaya does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Toronto we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Don Don Izakaya?
Don Don Izakaya sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Toronto.
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